Wastewater Plant Operator

City of Mission Texas; Mission, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mission Texas is seeking a Wastewater Plant Operator to support the operation and maintenance of the municipal wastewater system. The role requires tending pumps, valves, gauges, and treatment equipment, collecting samples, and preparing reports, with no supervisory responsibilities.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, English communication skills, and a Texas Class D certification; a Class C license must be earned within two years.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have English oral and written communication skills.
• A Class D certification by the Texas National Resource Commission is required upon completion of training.
• A Class C license must be obtained within 2 years of employment.
• A working knowledge of wastewater treatment procedures and water quality testing procedures is required during training.
• Background check, drug, physical, and pre-placement screenings will be conducted.
• Valid Texas Class C driver's license with no more than two moving violations in past 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the City's wastewater system under supervision.
• Tend pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum, filter press, and other equipment.
• Adjust valves to regulate flow through tanks and regulate velocity.
• Read gauges and meters to detect malfunctions and determine lubrication needs.
• Collect samples, prepare process reports, and perform minor repairs as directed.
• Check pumps and test water samples; clean drying beds as required.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Water quality testing

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class D certification

Class C driver's license within 2 years

Water/wastewater training

Tools

Colorimeter

Water testing equipment

Backhoe

Grinders

Job description

Job Opportunities

Individual works under close supervision of the Sewage Plant Supervisor, and is responsible for properly operating and maintaining the City's wastewater system. The individual must tend pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum, filter press, and other equipment used to decontaminate wastewater (sewage) by settling aeration and sludge digestion; remove obstructions such as coarse materials from bar-screens to accelerate influent through initial screening process. Adjusts pipe valves to regulate flow velocity through valves to tanks. Observes temperature gages to determine lubrication of equipment. Reads chart flow meters and gauges to detect equipment malfunctions. Collects samples makes process reports and performs minor repairs on equipment as directed by Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Individual is responsible for checking all pumps and doing necessary testing of water samples. Individual has no supervisory responsibilities, and will work shift hours. Individual is responsible for checking all pumps and doing necessary testing of water samples. Individual must clean drying beds of waste. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Individual will perform other duties assigned by supervisor/department head when needed.

Qualifications

II. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSA high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) is required. Must have oral and written communication skills in English to at least the 9th grade level (toinclude correct spelling). A class D certification by the Texas National Resource Commission is required upon completionof a training period. A class C license is needed to be achieved within 2 years of employmentstarted. A maximum of two opportunities will be given to pass the class C license. A working knowledge of wastewater treatment procedures and water quality testing proceduresmust be acquired while the individual is in training. III. EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Applicant will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurateand/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration. Applicant must take and pass a drug, physical, and pre-placement screenings administered by theCity of Mission doctor at the City's expense. Individual will be working different shifts. Applicant must have a current valid class "C" driver's license issued by the Texas Departmentof Public Safety with no more than two (2) moving traffic violationswithin the past two (2) years.

Special Requirements

VII. EQUIPMENT/MATERIALSSafety equipment/materials to include but not limited to the following:Scales, Colorimeter, BackhoeHand drills, Grinders, 4 x 4 gatorHammers, TSS levels, 2-way radioShovels, Lawn mower, Weed eaterImpact tools, City vehicle, UniformHard hat, Safety equipment, Steel toe bootsPolicy & procedure handbookWater samples testing equipment

Work Environment

VIII. WORK ENVIRONMENTExposure to the following environmental conditions are required for this job. The individual works about 50% indoors and 50% outdoors to maintain plant grounds and operations. Thejob has hazards associated with working around dangerous chemicals,i.e., hydrogen sulfite, carbon dioxide, etc.

Manual Dexterity

IX. MANUAL DEXTERITYGross and fine finger dexterity is required to perform essential job functions. Gross hand manipulation is performed to grip a series of files and reposition a keyboard to different computer station. Fine finger dexterity is required to hand write notes and to input data.